Lead Data Scientist Job at AirOps (New York City)

Lead Data Scientist

AirOps

Location:
United States , New York City ▼
San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

As Lead Data Scientist at AirOps, you'll shape how brands win in AI-driven search environments through advanced machine learning and data science. This role combines technical depth with strategic thinking: you'll build production-grade ML systems that directly impact how companies create and optimize content for AI agents and improve their search visibility. You'll work at the intersection of NLP, search algorithms, and large language models to create solutions that help content teams drive measurable business results. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll both architect systems and write code. You'll partner with product, engineering, and customer success teams to identify opportunities where ML can transform our platform's capabilities. Your work will directly influence how thousands of brands adapt to the rapidly changing search landscape where AI shapes discovery and engagement.

Job Responsibility:

Technical Leadership: Design and deploy end-to-end machine learning systems including NLP models, search and recommendation algorithms, and LLM-based applications
Search and Content Intelligence: Build ML systems that analyze AI search behavior, identify content opportunities, and predict performance across different AI-driven platforms. Create algorithms that help brands understand and optimize for how AI agents discover and rank content
Cross-functional Partnership: Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Requirements:

5+ years building production machine learning systems with demonstrated business impact
strong background in NLP and search/recommendation systems required
Deep expertise across ML approaches: classical models (XGBoost, random forests), modern deep learning architectures (transformers, graph neural networks), and reinforcement learning systems
Proven ability to take models from research to production, including optimization for latency and cost at scale
Experience with ML infrastructure and tooling: model serving frameworks, experiment tracking, feature stores, and monitoring systems
Track record of technical leadership: influencing architecture decisions, improving team practices, and driving cross-functional projects without direct authority
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align ML initiatives with business outcomes

What we offer:

Equity in a fast-growing startup
Competitive benefits package tailored to your location
Flexible time off policy
Parental Leave
A fun-loving and (just a bit) nerdy team that loves to move fast

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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